The Moving Timeline

You want to be as organized as possible when you move. Use this timeline as a reference to help make it as stress free as possible.

Two Months Before

Start saving! Budget in advance for movers, insurance, supplies, child and pet care costs, and any other incidental costs. Remember that you will also have extra costs after you arrive- painting, landscaping, etc.

Decide what you want to take, and what you want to leave. Plan your garage sale at least 45 days in advance.

Check out your new neighborhood. Take care of the details to transfer your childs school records. Check out the local restaurants and take out places- you wont want to cook on moving day!

Book the movers, van, or truck. Make your reservation at least 6 weeks in advance- especially if you are moving around the beginning of the month- when everyone else is doing the same thing.


One Month Before

Arrange for any doctor, dentist, or veterinary transfer of records.

Contact the phone company to get your new phone number.

Contact any subscription magazines or mail order memberships you have, and inform them of your address change.

Contact your internet provider to arrange for transfer of service.

Visit the local post office and arrange to have your mail redirected.

Start packing the non-essentials, like off season sports equipment, knick-knacks, etc.


One Week Before

Call the locksmith to arrange to have the locks changed after you get possession of the house.

Arrange, if possible, for your children to sleep over at a friends house the evening before moving day. You might also want to board your pets for a few days around moving day.


The Day Before

Stock up on snacks and bottled water to keep you going on moving day.

Buy paper plates and cutlery to use for the next couple of days.

Drop off the kids and the pets.

Confirm your movers.

Designate a box for last minute items, including bedding and pillows.


Moving Day

Be there when the movers arrive, so you can give any special instructions, and point out any items that need special handling.

Stay out of the way! A moving team has an efficient way of packing the truck, and a system in place.

Count the boxes as they are loaded to be sure that everything gets on board.

Do a final check of the house. Look in the cupboards, closets, and garage.

After The Move.and after some sleep.enjoy your new home!